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A RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' JAR MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a broad incurved mouth, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with two sinuous scaly five-clawed dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, all amidst ruyi-shaped cloud scrolls and above a lotus scroll band and incised with the two-characters qing yun
Condition
The jar is in good overall condition. There is very light overall scratching and rubbing to the glaze and scattered pin-head iron spot impurities to the interior. There are two tiny glaze pulls on the rim (ca. 0.1mm).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present vessel is unusual for its form although in its painting style and glaze it is reminiscent of Wanli globular jars; for example see a small elegant jar, from the collection of Ernest Baker, sold in these rooms, 10th July 1979, lot 134. The painting of the dragon is also worth noting as it is closer to that found on wares of the preceding Jiajing period, suggesting an early Wanli attribution for this piece.
See another Wanli jar decorated with the design of dragons and phoenixes amongst clouds and cranes, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, illustrated in Minji meihin zuroku, vol. III, Tokyo, 1978, pl. 67, with a cover.